Love it or hate it, a trip to New Orleans rarely happens without a stroll through this most infamous of neighbourhoods. When I was younger, Bourbon Street was electrifying—a place where debauchery is welcome and celebrated. Where everyone is free to be whatever sort of unique being they care to be and there is no […]
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Do you have an artist that, if you could go back in time, you would love to see perform? I have a few, but up there on that list is the spirited jazz great Louis Prima. No matter my disposition, his beats can’t help but rouse me, lift my spirits and put a smile on […]
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When I couldn’t get a camping spot at our favourite campground this summer, I decided to look online to see if I could find a cheap flight out of Detroit to anywhere. I wasn’t picky. I like exploring new places. I had 4 days to travel in the middle of August. I wasn’t disappointed when […]
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With four days for fun on my calendar, getting dropped off smack dab in downtown Chicago seemed like a great idea. No $60 overnight parking, no hunting for spots during the day. After all, in a city with fantastic public transit and plenty of cabs and ubers at my fingertips, an Amtrak journey seemed like […]
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One of my favourite things to do when visiting a different city is a food tour. You not only get a chance to try some regional favourites, but explore a neighbourhood or two, learn a bit of culture and support local businesses. When visiting Chicago recently, I booked with Chicago Food Planet’s tour of Wicker Park […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
